Leadership

Donald G. Costello College of Business Dean

Ajay Vinzé
Dean, George Mason University Costello College of Business
Additional Roles: Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management

Donald G. Costello College of Business Dean Ajay Vinzé is a Fulbright Senior Specialist and global citizen, having lived, worked or traveled through more than 70 countries over the past three decades. He is credited with a number of innovations in the eLearning space and has innovated with experiential learning, micro-credentialing, and stackable certificates. Dr. Vinzé maintains an active research agenda, with work ranging from artificial intelligence applications for business problems to emergency preparedness and response.

JK Aier
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Global Engagement
Additional Roles: Associate Professor, Accounting; Kearney & Company Faculty Fellow

JK Aier is the senior associate dean for academic affairs and global engagement and an associate professor within the accounting area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
Cheryl Druehl
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research
Additional Roles: Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management

Cheryl Druehl is the senior associate dean for faculty affairs and research and a professor within the information systems and operations management area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
Brett Josephson
Associate Dean for Executive Education
Additional Roles: Associate Professor, Marketing

Brett Josephson is the associate dean for Executive Education and an associate professor within the marketing area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
Patrick Soleymani
Associate Dean for Outreach and Strategic Engagement
Additional Roles: Associate Professor, Management

Patrick Soleymani is the associate dean for outreach and strategic engagement and an associate professor within the management area in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.

Dean's Advisory Council

Providing strategic guidance to the dean as the Costello College of Business seeks to align its programs to the needs of the business community.

Advisory Boards and Councils

More than 350 leaders representing 295 companies serve as advisors on Costello College of Business boards and councils.